Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid

Swedish pop group icons

Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, along with Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, are the Swedish pop group ABBA, one of the most successful bands in the history of popular music. The group formed in Stockholm in 1972 and quickly rose to fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with their hit song "Waterloo." This victory catapulted them into international stardom. ABBA's music is characterized by catchy melodies, complex harmonies, and the distinctive vocals of Agnetha and Frida. They have produced a series of hit albums including "Ring Ring," "Waterloo," and "ABBA," which contain some of their most iconic songs. The band's innovative production techniques and use of recording technology were ahead of their time, contributing to a sound that remains influential and widely appreciated. Despite disbanding in 1982, ABBA's legacy endures, with their music continuing to gain new fans through various revivals including musicals like "Mamma Mia!" and the release of new material decades after their peak popularity.